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Dead Man's Fingers

Xylaria polymorpha

Photo by Christine Y.
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Young Dead Man's Fingers fungus, characterized by its tall, "finger-like" shape and white, rounded tips.

Habitat:

Growing out of the end of rotting wood in a mixed forest.

Reference Links:

Xylaria polymorpha - Wikipedia

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maplemoth662
Three, beautiful photos, with lots of beautiful, warm, background colors....

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PublishedJanuary 28, 2018

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